21 October 2026
The Power of CB2: How Beta-Caryophyllene May Support Inflammation, Pain & Healthy Aging
Maximum Medicine & The Healing Hour with Dr. Sharon Martin: Bridging the Mystical & Scientific™
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On this episode of Maximum Medicine Radio, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes naturopathic physician, author, researcher, and Cannanda founder Dr. Lee Know for a fascinating conversation about the endocannabinoid system, CB2 receptors, and the potential health benefits of beta-caryophyllene.
Dr. Know shares how his lifelong interest in natural medicine led him into naturopathic medicine and eventually into research and product development. Together, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Know explore the role of CB2 receptors in the body and why this lesser-known part of the endocannabinoid system may be important when it comes to inflammation, pain, immunity, and healthy aging.
Dr. Sharon also shares her own personal experience using Cannanda's beta-caryophyllene products during a period when she was experiencing significant hand pain and swelling.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• The endocannabinoid system and the difference between CB1 and CB2 receptors
• What beta-caryophyllene is and where it is naturally found
• How beta-caryophyllene interacts with CB2 receptors without producing the intoxicating effects associated with CB1 activation
• The relationship between CB2 receptors and inflammation
• Why inflammation can be both beneficial and harmful depending on the circumstances
• The potential role of CB2 activation in supporting healthy aging
• Research exploring cannabinoids, beta-caryophyllene, and neurological health
• Dr. Sharon's personal experience with Cannanda's CB2 products
• The importance of looking at natural compounds as part of a broader approach to health and wellness
• Cannanda's work with products formulated for both people and pets
This conversation offers an intriguing look at an often-overlooked part of our body's natural systems and the ongoing research into how plant compounds such as beta-caryophyllene may support health and well-being.
As Dr. Know emphasizes, beta-caryophyllene is not a magic bullet or cure-all. Individual responses can vary, and research into its potential applications continues to evolve.
Dr. Know shares how his lifelong interest in natural medicine led him into naturopathic medicine and eventually into research and product development. Together, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Know explore the role of CB2 receptors in the body and why this lesser-known part of the endocannabinoid system may be important when it comes to inflammation, pain, immunity, and healthy aging.
Dr. Sharon also shares her own personal experience using Cannanda's beta-caryophyllene products during a period when she was experiencing significant hand pain and swelling.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• The endocannabinoid system and the difference between CB1 and CB2 receptors
• What beta-caryophyllene is and where it is naturally found
• How beta-caryophyllene interacts with CB2 receptors without producing the intoxicating effects associated with CB1 activation
• The relationship between CB2 receptors and inflammation
• Why inflammation can be both beneficial and harmful depending on the circumstances
• The potential role of CB2 activation in supporting healthy aging
• Research exploring cannabinoids, beta-caryophyllene, and neurological health
• Dr. Sharon's personal experience with Cannanda's CB2 products
• The importance of looking at natural compounds as part of a broader approach to health and wellness
• Cannanda's work with products formulated for both people and pets
This conversation offers an intriguing look at an often-overlooked part of our body's natural systems and the ongoing research into how plant compounds such as beta-caryophyllene may support health and well-being.
As Dr. Know emphasizes, beta-caryophyllene is not a magic bullet or cure-all. Individual responses can vary, and research into its potential applications continues to evolve.